How To Remove Paint From Bamboo Furniture

It will also strip some of the paint and varnish -- if there is any.

How to remove paint from bamboo furniture. Dry with a clean cloth before moving to the next area. Cut out two pieces leaving a 2-3 inch fabric allowance. Dampen a cloth with mineral spirits and rub gently in the direction of the wood grain.

How to Remove Paint. Use small amount of water as bamboo furniture does not go well with water or the customer can use cloth dipped in water and wipe off the furniture. The gray means the protective coating has faded.

Find out how to paint wicker furniture by first cleaning and removing mildew and chipping paint. Add an additional coat of stain to the bamboo furniture if you want a darker finish. Test the paint for lead.

Wipe excess stain from the bamboo with cloth rags. Furniture refinishers--wax-free solutions containing a blend of solvents such as lacquer thinner denatured alcohol and mineral spirits--are a good choice for removing varnishes such as shellac and lacquer. Use a coarse rag or bristle brush to remove loosened paint Image 1.

Table has lattice woven bamboo and has had years of lacquer build up. Use a wire brush or putty knife to scrape tough dirt and clean tight spaces with an old toothbrush. Work on a small area at a time.

Coat the sanded bamboo furniture with oil-based stain using a paintbrush manufactured for use with oil paints. To begin dip a paintbrush in paint stripper for metal or varnish remover and apply it to the surface of your wicker item. Let dry for a couple of days then prime and paint the wicker furniture for a new look on your patio or deck.